Author: Peter Necas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781885209047
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Stump-tailed Chameleons, Miniature Dragons of the Rainforest
Author: Peter Necas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781885209047
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781885209047
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Stump-tailed Chameleons
Author: Petr Nečas
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Brookesia
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Brookesia
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Chameleons
Author: James Martin
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Text and photographs introducing the behavior, African habitat, physical adaptations, endangered status, and other aspects of several species of chameleon.
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Text and photographs introducing the behavior, African habitat, physical adaptations, endangered status, and other aspects of several species of chameleon.
Chameleons of Southern Africa
Author: Krystal Tolley
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1920572864
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Chameleons are fascinating creatures: they evoke a strong response in people, be it delight and wonder or fear. Chameleons of Southern Africa explores this interesting group of lizards and discusses their unusual and intriguing characteristics. The book presents an overview of all types of chameleons (of which there are up to 160 species), reproduction, behavior and their relationships to one another. There is a comprehensive identification guide to all southern African species – some 25 have been identified to date – together with distribution maps and colourful photographs of their many features and guises. For interested students, gardeners, naturalists and even just the curious, Chameleons of Southern Africa is an essential guide to these captivating lizards
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1920572864
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Chameleons are fascinating creatures: they evoke a strong response in people, be it delight and wonder or fear. Chameleons of Southern Africa explores this interesting group of lizards and discusses their unusual and intriguing characteristics. The book presents an overview of all types of chameleons (of which there are up to 160 species), reproduction, behavior and their relationships to one another. There is a comprehensive identification guide to all southern African species – some 25 have been identified to date – together with distribution maps and colourful photographs of their many features and guises. For interested students, gardeners, naturalists and even just the curious, Chameleons of Southern Africa is an essential guide to these captivating lizards
Lizards of the World
Author: Mark O'Shea
Publisher: Ivy Press
ISBN: 1782409572
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Lizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils—relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, in many mythologies they are dark creatures, symbolizing death and misfortune. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, Lizards of the World brings these creatures firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity Found in almost every type of terrain globally, there are almost 6,500 species of lizard, including lizards with frills, horns, or wings, those that drop their tails, and others that squirt blood from their eyes. Here, the lizard family and subfamily profiles, organized phylogenetically, are illustrated with stunning photography. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a fascinating commentary revealing notable characteristics, fresh scientific understanding, and the diversity of species. Written by world-renowned herpetologist Mark O’Shea, Lizards of the World is a magnificent showcase of the natural history and beauty of these remarkable reptiles.
Publisher: Ivy Press
ISBN: 1782409572
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Lizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils—relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, in many mythologies they are dark creatures, symbolizing death and misfortune. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, Lizards of the World brings these creatures firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity Found in almost every type of terrain globally, there are almost 6,500 species of lizard, including lizards with frills, horns, or wings, those that drop their tails, and others that squirt blood from their eyes. Here, the lizard family and subfamily profiles, organized phylogenetically, are illustrated with stunning photography. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a fascinating commentary revealing notable characteristics, fresh scientific understanding, and the diversity of species. Written by world-renowned herpetologist Mark O’Shea, Lizards of the World is a magnificent showcase of the natural history and beauty of these remarkable reptiles.
Herpetology
Author: Laurie J. Vitt
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0080921892
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 713
Book Description
This third edition, now fully revised and updated by two of Dr. Zug's colleagues, provides herpetology students and amateur reptile and amphibian keepers with the latest taxonomy and species developments from around the world. Herpetology is a rapidly evolving field, which has contributed to new discoveries in many conceptual areas of biology. The authors build on this progress by updating all chapters with new literature, graphics, and discussions—many of which have changed our thinking. With a new emphasis placed on conservation issues, Herpetology continues to broaden the global coverage from earlier editions, recognizing the burgeoning reptile and amphibian research programs and the plight of many species in all countries and all biomes. New information on the remarkable advances in behavioral, physiological, and phylo-geographical data provide students with the current research they need to advance their education and better prepare their future in herpetology.
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0080921892
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 713
Book Description
This third edition, now fully revised and updated by two of Dr. Zug's colleagues, provides herpetology students and amateur reptile and amphibian keepers with the latest taxonomy and species developments from around the world. Herpetology is a rapidly evolving field, which has contributed to new discoveries in many conceptual areas of biology. The authors build on this progress by updating all chapters with new literature, graphics, and discussions—many of which have changed our thinking. With a new emphasis placed on conservation issues, Herpetology continues to broaden the global coverage from earlier editions, recognizing the burgeoning reptile and amphibian research programs and the plight of many species in all countries and all biomes. New information on the remarkable advances in behavioral, physiological, and phylo-geographical data provide students with the current research they need to advance their education and better prepare their future in herpetology.
Tropical Zoology
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Reptiles
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 1130
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 1130
Book Description
Chameleons of the Rain Forest
Author: Rod Morris
Publisher: Learning Media Ltd
ISBN: 9780478275100
Category : Chameleons
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, life cycle, and the endangered status of the lizard known for its ability to change colour. Suggested level: primary.
Publisher: Learning Media Ltd
ISBN: 9780478275100
Category : Chameleons
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, life cycle, and the endangered status of the lizard known for its ability to change colour. Suggested level: primary.
Chameleons
Author: Erika Deiters
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 9780739846810
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Take an exciting trip to the rainforest and discover the animal world! Packed with full-color photos, this book brings the sights and sounds of the rain forest creatures to life. How animals survive in the rain forest, the future of rain forest animals are explored in detail.
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 9780739846810
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Take an exciting trip to the rainforest and discover the animal world! Packed with full-color photos, this book brings the sights and sounds of the rain forest creatures to life. How animals survive in the rain forest, the future of rain forest animals are explored in detail.